Using Major Court Cases to Teach Social Justice Social justice, or rather social injustice, has been the topic on every news channel, website, and everywhere on social media. And for good reason. Recent events surrounding…
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Is Closure in the Purview of the Law?
Is Closure in the Purview of the Law? In other words, can the legal system provide closure to victims and/or victims’ families? That is the question addressed in my Emmett Till Dilemma One Sheet activity. …
Dilemma One Sheet #2
Dilemma One Sheet #2 Is Killing One Child to Save Another Morally Permissible? Is killing one child to save another morally permissible? We know murder is wrong, but what if it is to save another…
Philosophy Bites: Interactive Lessons for Distance Learning
Philosophy Bites: Interactive Lessons for Distance Learning It is certainly an uncertain time. With so much we don’t know, and circumstances changing almost by the minute, it can be difficult to know what to think…
Tips and Tricks for Distance Learning
Tips and Tricks for Distance Learning Preparing for distance learning can feel overwhelming and seem impossibly complex, but it doesn’t have to be. I, along with every other instructor across the globe, am tasked with…
Dilemma One Sheet #1
Dilemma One Sheet #1 Is Cannibalism Ever Morally Permissible? Is cannibalism ever morally permissible? Weird question, I know, but one that is sure to spark conversation, debate, and discussion in your classroom! This moral dilemma…
I JUST GOT MY DREAM JOB AS A UNIVERSITY LECTURER – NOW WHAT?
I just got my dream job as a university lecturer – now what? Tip #4 DEVELOP YOUR OWN ASSIGNMENTS PART TWO When I started teaching at my current university I was struggling…
I JUST GOT MY DREAM JOB AS A UNIVERSITY LECTURER – NOW WHAT?
I just got my dream job as a university lecturer – now what? Tip #2 PACE YOURSELF AND YOUR CLASSES When I started teaching at my current university I was…
I JUST GOT MY DREAM JOB AS A UNIVERSITY LECTURER – NOW WHAT?
I just got my dream job as a university lecturer – now what? Tip #1 ASSESS YOUR OWN SITUATION AND BE YOURSELF! It may seem obvious to be yourself, but I had…